The Blue Devils swept the conference after a 2-0 defeat over Goldsboro Thursday, clinching the inaugural Eastern Carolina 2A title. It was the first soccer conference crown in school history. Maecy Croom scored both goals, assisted by Anna Crawford and Kristin Wright. Keeper Olivia Stroud was solid, making key saves. South Lenoir finished 4-0 in the conference.

Baseball scores

Bethel split DH with Wilmington Christian

BCA won the first five-inning game Thursday, 6-3, and lost the second, 0-2. Cole Williams picked up the win on mound, pitching five innings. He gave up six hits, struck out five and walked three batters. Hunter Stephens took loss in the second game pitching three innings. He allowed two runs, one earned, striking out two and walking two. Bethel (8-3, 6-2) play at Faith Christian on April 28.

NORTH LENOIR 6, WEST CRAVEN 4 JV

After defeating Kinston, 28-1, in four innings Thursday, the junior varsity Hawks picked up a win the first round of the Easter Tournament at D.H. Conley. Reed Parris was the winning pitcher. Drew Rogers picked up the save. Will Braxton had two RBI and Riley Sasser had one. The Hawks played Farmville Central Saturday.